Preparation of Collaborative Stained Glass Panel

This tutorial describes how to prepare a plexi-glass panel for use in the Nanostained Glass tabletop activity.

Step 1: Selecting a Pattern for the Window

1. Select a patern to trace onto the plexi-glass panel. Institutional logos or event specific images work well.
2. Enlarge and print the pattern so it fills most of the plexi-glass panel.

Below are some examples of previous patterns used.

Wisconsin Mascot, Bucky Badger	Embellished MRS logo

Step 2: Preparing to Trace the Pattern

1. The printed pattern serves as a tracing template. Place the plexi-glass panel on top of the pattern.

Step 3: Tracing the Pattern

1. Using a permanent marker, trace the pattern onto the plexi-glass panel.

Step 4: Adding the Liquid Leading

1. Slowly trace over the marker lines with the liquid leading.
2. Draw lines that are approximately 1/8", with no gaps. If the lines do not meet, the solutions will not be contained.
3. Note: The liquid leading requires AT LEAST 30 minutes to dry.

Step 5: Clean up

Clean up is very simple:

1. Wipe up any stray liquid leading.
2. Place traced panel in a place where the liquid leading can dry undisturbed.
3. Organize supplies.

Materials

• Plexiglass panel, suggested size 18"x24" (available at local hardware stores)
• Simulated liquid leading (e.g. DecoArt Liquid Leading Paint, available at arts and craft stores)

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